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Voter Registration
Louisa County Electoral Board
Jack A. Manzari - Chairman
Doris M. Johnson - Secretary
Vincent A. Jones - Vice Chairman

General Registrar - Cristy E. Watkins

Our office is located in the County Office Building at 1 Woolfolk Ave in Louisa.

Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Phone: 540-967-3427
Fax: 540-967-3492
E-mail: CWatkins @ louisa.org
 


Election Date: November 4, 2008       click here to see candidate list below

Voting Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m..

Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, October 6, 2008

Did you know...
  • If you have moved since you last voted, you need to register at your current address to assure your vote will count.
  • It's a good idea for everyone to check their registration status-just to be sure - call the Registrar's Office at 540-967-3427
  • If you need to registered or update your registration download the Virginia Voter Registration Application.
  • If you register to vote by mail we must receive your application postmarked by no later than October 6, 2008.
  • Check your polling place online.
Absentee Voting

Download the Virginia Absentee Ballot Application here.

If you work outside of Louisa County, avoid stress and vote absentee. It does not matter how far away you work or what hours you work as long as your place of employment is outside of the County of Louisa you are eligible to vote absentee. You are also eligible to vote absent for the following reasons:
  • Student - A student attending an educational institution or a spouse of a student attending an educational institution.
  • Caregiver - The primary caregiver for a family member.
  • Business - Due to business reasons you will be out of town.
  • Confinement - If you are waiting trial or have been convicted of a misdemeanor.
  • Personal Business or Vacation - If you will be traveling outside your county on business or vacation.
  • U.S. Uniformed Services - On active duty or are the spouse or a dependant of an active duty service member.
  • Working and commuting to and from home for 11 or more hours during the hours between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
  • Disability or Illness
  • Pregnant
  • Temporarily residing outside of the United States.
  • Religious obligation.
You may vote absentee in person or by mail. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is October 28, 2008. The deadline to vote in person is Saturday, November 1, 2008. In addition to our normal hours we will be open Saturdays October 25 and November 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for in person absentee voting.

If you have any questions regarding your registration status, or need information about obtaining an absentee ballot, please call the Registrar's office at 540-967-3427.

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Certification of Candidates
General Election
Tuesday, November 4, 2008


STATEWIDE

President and Vice President
(Vote for not more than one)

  DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Electors for
Barack Obama, President
Joe Biden, Vice President

REPUBLICAN PARTY
Electors for
John McCain, President
Sarah Palin, Vice President

INDEPENDENT GREEN PARTY
Electors for
Chuck Baldwin, President
Darrell L. Castle, Vice President

LIBERTARIAN PARTY
Electors for
Bob Barr, President
Wayne A. Root, Vice President

GREEN PARTY
Electors for
CynthIa McKinney, President
Rosa Clemente, Vice President

INDEPENDENT
Electors for
Ralph Nader, President
Matt Gonzalez, Vice President

Write-In




STATEWIDE

Member
United States Senate

(Vote for not more than one)

  Mark R. Wamer - D
James S. "Jim" Gilmore III- R
Glenda Gail Parker - IG
William B. Redpath - L
Write-In



109, LOUISA COUNTY

Member
House of Representatives
7th District

(Vote for not more than one)

  Anita Hartke - D
Eric I. Cantor - R
Write-In